Top 10 Apps That Still Don’t Work Properly on macOS
Even in , not every app runs smoothly on macOS Sonoma or the latest M/M MacBooks. Apple’s constant updates, strict security controls, and the shift to Apple Silicon mean that many popular apps face compatibility problems. From crashes to missing features, users continue to report frustrations with certain third-party tools.
Legacy apps still break after major macOS updates
Apple Silicon requires constant app re-engineering
Kernel extensions and plugins are often blocked
Some apps are replaced by native macOS features
Developers are slow to update niche software
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Top Mac Apps Still Struggling in
| App | Problem on macOS | Cause / Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Hijack v. | Crashes on Sonoma | Outdated audio capture frameworks |
| CrossOver .. | Bottles fail to run Windows apps | Broken compatibility layers |
| FOLX | Corrupts video downloads | Pause/resume errors & file corruption |
| Lickable Menu Bar | Won’t load on Sonoma | UI tweaks blocked by Apple security |
| Little Snitch . | Kernel panics, blocked traffic | Kernel extensions deprecated |
| PopChar . | Crashes on Sonoma | Relies on outdated text frameworks |
| QuarkXPress . | Freezes on large design projects | Poor Apple Silicon optimization |
| Reunion | Genealogy app crashes | Frameworks not updated for Sonoma |
| SABnzbd | Fails to download/process files | Background scripts blocked |
| SoftRAID | Drivers fail, RAID arrays break | Kernel extensions removed by Apple |
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FAQ: Broken Apps on macOS
. Why do apps keep breaking after macOS updates?
Because Apple removes old frameworks, kernel extensions, and plugins with each new release.
. Can I make outdated apps work on Sonoma?
Sometimes with emulators or virtual machines, but stability isn’t guaranteed.
. Which types of apps struggle the most?
Firewalls, UI tweaks, RAID tools, and older audio software.
. Are developers updating these apps for M and M Macs?
Some are, but many niche apps lag behind or get abandoned.
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